25 Nov 2023 | 06:57 AM UTC
China, Pakistan: Authorities to close Khunjerab border crossing between Gilgit-Baltistan and Xinjiang Dec. 1-March 31
Authorities to close Khunjerab border crossing between Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan and China's Xinjiang Province Dec. 1-March 31.
Chinese officials will suspend passenger movement through the Khunjerab border crossing in Xinjiang Province Dec. 1-March 31. Authorities are closing the border due to heightened safety concerns amid adverse winter weather conditions. The checkpoint borders Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan.
The closure is likely to result in disruptions to cross-border transport, including shipping delays for businesses transporting goods through the checkpoint.
Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Plan for transport disruptions and ground shipping delays; seek alternative routes and shipping methods for time-sensitive cargo.
